tiān​qǐ

revelation; apocalypse

  • created sense approved 天启/天啟 · tiān​qǐ · revelation; apocalypse — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天启 / 天啟

    tiān​qǐ

    revelation; apocalypse

    Divine revelation, apocalypse, or oracle; inspiration from the heavens or God

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · God 启 (literal) → 启/啟 · qǐ · to enlighten

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  • created sense approved 天启/天啟 · tiān​qǐ · Tianqi — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天启 / 天啟

    tiān​qǐ

    Tianqi

    (Proper noun) The era name of the Ming Dynasty Emperor Xizong, used from 1621 to 1627.

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · God 启 (literal) → 启/啟 · qǐ · to begin

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  • created sense approved 天启/天啟 · tiān​qǐ · divinely ordained — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天启 / 天啟

    tiān​qǐ

    divinely ordained

    (Of opportunities, favor, or enlightenment) opened up or bestowed by Heaven

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · God 启 (literal) → 启/啟 · qǐ · to open

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